Legals for May, 17 2023

U.S. declines to give Northern Rockies wolves protections

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday it will develop the first National Recovery Plan for gray wolves in the Lower 48 but declined to make any changes to their listing status under the Endangered Species Act, meaning Montana will continue to manage wolf populations here.

Rediscovering home: Elk populations

Throughout the 45 years I was away from my hometown, I returned a couple times a year to visit mother. Elk appeared to be more prevalent with each passing year as I visited the various drainages.

Allegations resurface, candidate remains transparent

Good Form

Darian Cremer, 8, of Hot Springs takes a breath during her race in the 8 & Under girls 50 meter freestyle. Cremer made the finals in the event.

Plains man's love of nature evolves into photography

There are some things in life that just go good together. Ketchup and mustard. Salt and pepper. Beer and Pizza. Add Orvall Kuester and nature to that list.

Kvelve's Comments: Deer need highway etiquette course

I, Charles K., hit a deer.

Experts optimistic about efforts to curtail invasive lake trout

Competition from lake trout in Montana waters continues to cut into the population of native fish, but experts are optimistic that ongoing efforts will manage and potentially reverse the decline.

Superior woman reflects on a century of life

Nyla Prosser, of Superior, is known for having a melodious singing voice, her even sweeter disposition, and an ever-ready willingness to help others.

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

Teen drug prevention focus of Superior presentation

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and several others.

Fishing for a clear answer

The breach of the Milltown Dam did not damage fish populations as much as was expected, but local fishing outfitters are dealing with a different business problem caused by the breach.

Bluehawks golf ready for state tourney

Thompson Falls’ two top-rated golfers Else Brown and Dylan Beckman have received the lion’s share of the publicity this season and it’s been well deserved.

Levy fails in primary; sheriff candidates prepare for general election

The county commissioners had said that the public safety levy would be a hard sell and it was. In the primaries on Tuesday, June 8, voters decided not to increase the mill levy for the sheriff's department. The issue on the ballot proposed increasing the levy by 25 mills and voters declined it, 651 votes to 525 votes.

Local gets once in a lifetime experience

Jamie Doran

Christmas concerts flood Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY – A week before Christmas and all through the county, the children were stirring to provide musical bounty. In Plains High School on Dec. 17, students dressed in their holiday best poised their silver and brass instruments ready to begin the Christmas jubilation. The Plains High School and Middle School Christmas Concert began with a flourish as the band played Fanfare on the First Noel, a unique holiday arrangement by Travis J. Weller. According to music teacher Brittany Majerus, they attempt to mix it up from year to year.

Superior Bobcats primed and ready for 8-man season

There is a quiet, but strong, sense of confidence around this year’s version of the Superior High Bobcats football team.

Lady Panthers split games

After a week of practice, the Alberton girls will be back on the courts this week playing against Seeley and Hot Springs. But before they took a week to hone their skills during Christmas break, the girls faced defeat against Victor, losing 38-41, but netted a victory against Phillipsburg.

Glass artist seeks to help women in need

But if you’re more curious than in academia, you can take a four-hour class in Superior to see if it is of interest.

Montana Viewpoint: Fraud or fiction?

The soul of democracy is the ability of individuals to have a say in their own future, embodied in the right to vote.